DCYF Events Calendar

Learn more about the state requirements for Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).

ECFE Open Office Hour is a dedicated time for parent educators to meet virtually, engage in peer discussion, and share best practices relevant to a specific ECFE programming or family support topic. November's discussion topic is parent satisfaction surveys.

Districts and charter schools that have or anticipate receiving reallocated VPK seats for the 2025-26 school year should attend. Key topics: Enrollment, fiscal processes and program requirements.

Get key updates on Help Me Connect and COMPASS, plus essential information on the teacher licensure survey and Early Learning Services' survey planning for the year.

During this technical assistance call, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program staff will learn more about the ECFE StoryCollective initiative.

In this collaborative working group, parent educators meet to analyze and provide input on the home visiting program through Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).

Early childhood screeners and coordinators will learn more about the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 parent report tool.

Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) staff will provide information for schools receiving reallocated seats and answer individual questions.

Join monthly Tech Support sessions to learn practical tips and tools for making the most of Help Me Connect.

The Regional Networking Group Leaders advance the practice of early childhood education and family education by helping build regional capacity and expertise, working to continuously improve programs and services, and enhancing communication and collaboration between districts and the state.

The Meeting of the Minds community of practice provides a space for regional Interagency Early Intervention Committee leaders and members to share ideas, provide support and create new ways of doing the work together.

Learn more about the MN StoryCollective and the stories it can gather about Early Childhood Screening.